Prefix, suffix or rootExamples of words where it is used Meaning word bio- -sphe
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Prefix, suffix or rootExamples of words where it is used Meaning word bio- -spher- -cell- multi- uni- archaeo- Biology, bioengineer Biosphere, troposphere Multicellular, unicellular Multicellular, multitask Unicellular, unilateral Archaea, archeologist Anion, anemia Covalent, community Covalent, trivalent Electronegativity, electronic Isotope, isomer an- co- -valent electr. iso- From the list above, chose the word that matches the definition below. Place on earth that hosts life: Ion that is negatively charged Organism composed of many cells (humans for example): Organism composed of a single cell (a bacterium for example): - -Explanation / Answer
Biology- Study of living organisms.
Bioengineer- A person who applies engineering principles biologically or medically.
Biosphere- Atmosphere (layer of air aroumd the earth), hydrosphere (water bodies), lithosphere (the land) and all organisms residing in them altogether forms biosphere
Troposphere- The layer of atmosphere which is closest to the earth.
Multitask- To deal with many tasks or work at the same time.
Unilateral- Related to only one side of body or aspect.
Archaea- One of the domains cited in Woese system of classification. These organisms were previously classified under monera also known as archaeabacteria. They differ from bacteria in having a different cell wall composition.
Archeologist- A person who excavates historical monuments and artifacts.
Anemia- A medical condition in which red blood corpuscles or haemoglobin of a person gets below the normal range.
Covalent- Chemical bonds that are formed as a result of mutual sharing of electrons.
Community- Group of organisms residing in the same habitat.
Trivalent- Atoms or molecules which have a valency of 3.
Electronegativity- A characteristic of an atom which signifies its ability to attract mutually shared pair of electrons towards itself.
Electronic- corresponding to electrons.
Isotope- Atoms with same atomic number but different atomic weights.
Isomer- Molecules having same molecular formula but having different structure, for exanple- glucose and fructose (C6H12O6).
a. Place on earth that hosts life Biosphere.
b. Ion that is negatively charged is Anion.
c. Organisms composed of many cells are known as Multicellular organisms.
d. Organisms composed of a single cell are known as Unicellular organisms.